Unable to Open Large Files in WordPad (184164)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q184164

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a large file (approximately 16 MB in size or larger) in Wordpad, Task Manager may show 100 percent CPU usage and WordPad may also show as "Not Responding." Or, Wordpad might display a status of "0% Opened."

CAUSE

This is caused by a limitation in the Word6 file format.

RESOLUTION

Save the file in .rtf format, or use a more robust program such as Microsoft Word to open the file. If a problem still occurs, the file may be corrupt.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/16/2004
Keywords:kbnofix kbprb KB184164
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